Pioneer Cemetery Commission seeking volunteers, members; Open house May 16 ...

The Allamakee County Pioneer Cemetery Commission is hosting an open house at the Freedom Bank lower level in Waukon Tuesday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A short presentation will begin at 1 p.m. but those interested can stop in anytime for a cup of coffee.

Someone will be present to answer questions all day about the Commission. Anyone who cannot attend and has questions or information to share is asked to contact Commission member Marcia Rush at 563-880-3014.

On display at the May 16 open house will be pictures of work already done; copies of old cemetery plat maps; items and ideas to use to clean and preserve tombstones - and what not to use; as well as a map of Allamakee County with all the cemeteries.

The Allamakee County Pioneer Cemetery Commission is looking for volunteers to help in many different ways. That help can be as simple as cleaning or straightening stones, mapping out burials or helping with a cemetery nearby or where family members are buried. After the May 16 open house, the Commission will begin meeting monthly for those who would like to be involved or if anyone has information to share.

The Allamakee County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will have five commissioners serving three-year terms. Anyone who would like to be on the Allamakee County Pioneer Cemetery Commission should contact the Allamakee County Auditor’s office or Marcia Rush for an application. Submitted photo.